With that in mind, let's stop to consider the other top defenders out there.

Revis

There's no way to compare the New York Jets' all-world cornerback to somebody who plays on skates or wears a catcher's mitt, but to actually examine the other candidates might help put Revis' statement in perspective.

Baseball

Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners outfielder and Torii Hunter, Los Angeles Angels outfielder: Each has won nine Gold Gloves in a row. The only outfielders with more are Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr., Andruw Jones and Al Kaline. Ichiro also won seven straight Gold Gloves in Japan before he joined the Mariners.

Basketball

Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic center: He won his second straight NBA defensive player of the year award after becoming the first player to top the league in rebounds and blocks twice. And he's only 24. Howard's 64 double-doubles also led the league.

Hockey

Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman: He won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman for the past season. Keith recorded 69 points and had a plus-21 rating for the Stanley Cup champs. In a playoff game against the San Jose Sharks, he took a puck in the face and lost seven teeth. He missed about 6:30 of action.